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Flipboard Finally Reaches Android Users

By Azadeh Ensha May 9, 2012 3:21 pmMay 9, 2012 3:21 pm

Previously exclusive to iOS, the popular social-news app Flipboard is now available to Android users.

Though not an official release — that honor belongs to Samsung when the Galaxy S III arrives in Europe later this month — eager fans can download the Android version now, thanks to a developer’s link on an online forum.

Success rates are mixed, with some people reporting that their devices do not meet the minimum requirements. If you would like to give the download a try, head to the post by the developer, Valcho, then click on “Flipboard.apk” under attached files to download the file.

If you’re using a desktop, click on the “Click for QR Code” link, also located under attached files.Then scan the code to download. Be sure to tap “Unknown Sources” in your device’s settings to allow the installation of nonmarket applications. Let us know in the comments if you were able to successfully get Flipboard for Android.

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